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Congressman Al Green Announces Authorization of $1,600,000 in Much-Needed Federal Funding for Local Mental Health and Wellness Center

On Thursday, January 19, 2022, Congressman Al Green hosted a press conference with the Ibn Sina Foundation and presented a symbolic check in the amount of $1,600,000. He released the following statement:

Recycled Leather, Knits, Suedes and Silk Skirts/Tops/Dresses For Spring 23'

As the seasons start to change, so will your wardrobe choices. Gone are the thick sweaters, scarves, long coats and slickers and out come the more lightweight pieces that have been hibernating in your closet for the last 6 months.

The Institute for Spirituality and Health to Host Qigong and Tai Chi Retreat Saturday, Jan. 21

The Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center (The Institute) is offering a Self-Care and Natural Healing Retreat with Qigong and Tai Chi Saturday, Jan. 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Terrell Brown appointed director of the JSU Master of Social Work Program

The Jackson State University (JSU) School of Social Work has named Terrell Brown, Ph.D.,director of the Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Brown is a tenured associate professor in the College of Health Sciences.

The Highlands, One of the Nation's Fastest Growing Communities, Celebrates Groundbreaking Milestones and 300 Home Sales

The Highlands, developed by Caldwell Communities, is a master planned community, that recently celebrated one year of innovative amenities and a robust lifestyle for homeowners in every stage of life. Located in Porter, Texas, The Highlands offers incredible opportunities for …

Harris County DA's Office: Houston man gets 35 years for killing schoolmate over money during gun transfer

A Houston man who was 17 when he killed a schoolmate over $250 was sentenced to 35 years in prison after pleading guilty to murder this week, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Thursday.

AARP Texas Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications

AARP Texas invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in …

AARP Texas Accepting 2023 Community Challenge Grant Applications

AARP Texas invites local eligible organizations and governments across the country to apply for the 2023 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 15 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in …

Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Garcia Welcome Under Secretary Donald Cravins Jr. of the Minority Business Development Agency

On Wednesday, January 18, 2022, Congressman Al Green released the following statement:

Hollins shatters record for most individual contributions received by Houston mayoral candidate

After previously setting new records for any reporting period in a Houston mayoral race for number of donors, total contributions, and small-dollar contributions, Chris Hollins continues to deepen his grassroots support. Hollins reported raising $547,027.83 from 2,077 individual contributions, with …

Houston Mayoral Candidate Amanda K. Edwards Continues Solid Fundraising and Shows

Today, candidate for Houston Mayor, Amanda K. Edwards, announced that her campaign raised over $567,000 for the reporting period starting July 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022. The campaign also ended its December 31st financial reporting period with over $1 …

Fort Bend County Judge KP George to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Tree Planting and Food Distribution

On Monday, January 16, 2023, Fort Bend County Judge KP George, Chef Chris Williams’ Lucille’s 1913 Foundation, and the city of Kendleton, TX, honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., by hosting a Day of Service tree planting and produced distribution …

As lawmakers begin a new session, Texas mayors want to maintain control of local issues

Preserving local control will be a central issue this legislative session, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said at a conference Friday along with eight other members of the Texas’ Big City Mayors coalition. Mayors of the state’s most populous cities …

Fifth grader wins Houston ISD’s 2023 MLK Oratory Speech Competition

Houston ISD is getting an early start to the MLK holiday. The district held its 27th annual MLK Oratory Speech Competition on Friday. Twelve fourth and fifth grade students from different elementary schools across the district presented three-to-five minute speeches. …

Collaborative health initiative to help Houstonians prevent, better manage chronic diseases

On Wednesday, Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston City Council approved $1 million over three years to fund establishment of the Texas Southern University’s Center of Transformative Health. The mission of the center is to use evidence-based practices to reconstruct, strengthen …